Commodity Strategy Intern

American Battery Solutions • Lake Orion, MI

1h

About The Position

The Commodity Strategy Intern develops commodity strategies for specific component types. The intern is to work on a 12-week project developing commodity strategy for an assigned category of mechanical components used in battery packs. The intern will interface with Purchasing, Supplier Development, Supply Chain/Logistics, Program Management and Engineering to understand current commodity supply challenges and develop strategies to address those challenges and meet commodity objectives.

Requirements

• Undergraduate student working towards a Supply Chain, Business Administration, or other relevant degree.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 30 hours per week up to a maximum of 40 hours per week.
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA required to enter the program.
• Must be actively enrolled in school.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in using artificial intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

• Outline current commodity challenges and opportunities for assigned category of components.
• Develop commodity objectives.
• Conduct global supply market research and summarize key findings.
• Send request for quotations (RFQ) to selected suppliers.
• Analyze RFQ responses to summarize market pricing and cost drivers.
• Outline commodity strategy to solve commodity challenges and to leverage opportunities.
• Present commodity strategy recommendation to Purchasing team & leadership.
• Complete of 12-week project (mechanical components commodity strategy) presentation at the end of internship.
• Assist with other purchasing projects to support the Purchasing team.
• Report progress of tasks on a regular basis.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Benefits

• American Battery Solutions (ABS) provides comprehensive 100% employer paid benefit plans to employees and their family, competitive salary and retirement program.
• ABS employs a diverse and inclusive workforce.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees